Based on a rare Sixth-Seventh Century Italian ornament in gold, glass, and pearls, our delicate earrings emulate the ornate craftsmanship found during this time period. 24K gold overlay, with lapis and cultured freshwater pearls. 1 3/4''L. Gold-filled wires.
- 24K gold overlay
- Lapis and cultured freshwater pearls
- 1 3/4''L
- Pierced Gold-filled wires
The Langobards, a Germanic people who migrated south from the Danube Valley, invaded Byzantine Italy in 568. Earrings of the "basket" variety, named for the round "basket" of gold wire or sheet gold on the hoop, were fashionable in Italy for at least a century before the arrival of the Langobards and quickly became part of Langobardic women's dress. An example of one such earring, which was originally found in Italy, is now in the Museum's collection.
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